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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Emory and Henry College?
- Mars Hill University is 6% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Mars Hill University than Emory and Henry College ($36,557.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Emory and Henry College ($17,721 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 37.9% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,004 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($31,643 vs. $28,916)
Mars Hill University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 68 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Emory and Henry College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Emory and Henry College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Mars Hill University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,300)
- Emory and Henry College and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/